Salem police seek help tracking down armed robbery suspect

The Salem Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect in a January armed robbery.

The incident occurred at about 7:00 pm on Jan. 31 at the Plaid Pantry store at 1504 Broadway St. N.E.

The suspect entered the store alone, told the clerk he had a gun then demanded money. No weapon was ever seen. He's described as male, 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-4 in height with a medium build. He was wearing a grey hooded coat over a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Plaid Pantry Corporation is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Detective Dan Tallan at 503-588-6050, extension 7132.